Douglas Laboratories Amino-Mag 200 is a magnesium amino acid chelate delivering 200 mg of elemental magnesium per tablet.

Amino-Mag 200 by Douglas Labs is perfect for individuals who wish to increase their dietary intake of magnesium.

Magnesium plays an essential role in a wide range of fundamental cellular reactions. More than 300 enzymes require magnesium as a cofactor. Complexed with ATP, the main carrier of metabolic energy in the body, magnesium is essential for all biosynthetic processes, glycolysis, formation of c-AMP, energy-dependent membrane transport, trans-mission of genetic code for protein synthesis, and muscle function.

Of the 20-30 grams of total body magnesium, about 40% is located in muscle and other soft tissues, and the remainder in bone. The concentration of intracellular magnesium is carefully regulated, and its alterations can have profound effects on cardiac and skeletal muscle physiology.

Healthy people require about 4.5 mg of dietary magnesium per kg body weight, or 280 mg for a 62 kg female and 350 mg for a 76 kg male. The U.S. RDA is 400 mg/day.

The efficiency of magnesium absorption is a function of dietary intake. At very low intakes (less than 40 mg) 65-70% of dietary magnesium is absorbed, whereas at high intakes (1,000 mg) less than 15% is absorbed. Most people are expected to absorb about 30-60% at common levels of dietary magnesium. Contrary to common belief, recent studies suggest that magnesium absorption is not affected by calcium or vitamin D, and vice-versa. The kidney plays a critical role in magnesium homeostasis. At average magnesium intakes, the kidneys reabsorb about 95% of the filtered magnesium. Douglas Laboratories’ amino acid chelate used in Amino-Mag 200 is a well absorbed and highly tolerated form of magnesium.

Ingredients:

Serving Size 1 tablet

Amount Per Serving ...... %DV

Magnesium ....... 200 mg ....... 50%

(as magnesium amino acid chelate)

Other Ingredients:

Cellulose, vegetable stearine, silica and magnesium stearate.

Suggested Use:

One to two tablets daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Side Effects:

No adverse effects have been reported.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure any disease.